Data Con LA 2026 SoCal's Longest-Running Data Conference
Data Con LA 2026 SoCal's Longest-Running Data Conference
Now in its 14th year, Data Con LA is Southern California's longest running volunteer run data conference a full day bringing together data scientists, engineers, analysts, and AI/ML practitioners to share what actually works and make real connections. This year's theme tackles the practical, sometimes uncomfortable conversation about what the data profession looks like as AI reshapes the work right now, not eventually.
For the third year running, OWASP LA is proud to be a community partner at Data Con LA. If you work anywhere near data, security, or AI, this is worth your Saturday.
Highlights
4 specialized tracks: AI/ML & Data Science · Data Engineering & Ops · Business Analytics & Reporting · Data Career Development
Keynote, 4 practitioner panels (AI in Practice, Founders in Data, Building a Data Career, Women in Data) and 22 talks
Speakers from Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Zillow, Oracle, Microsoft, Intuit, Optum, UCLA, and Caltech
Match & Mingle attendee pairing, networking lunch, post-conference reception
New for 2026: Resume Review Table staffed by hiring managers and recruiters job hunting? Bring a copy.
🎟️ Tickets 25% off for OWASP LA members
Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dataconla/2239213
Use promo code OWASPLAxDCLA2026 at checkout for 25% off courtesy of our community partnership.
Full schedule & speaker lineup: https://www.dataconla.com/events/dcla-2026/sessions/
Your Day
8:00 AM Doors, registration & refreshments ·
9:00 AM Opening keynotes ·
10:30 AM–12:15 PM Morning sessions ·
12:15–1:15 PM Networking lunch (provided) ·
1:15–4:00 PM Afternoon sessions ·
4:00–5:00 PM Community mixer
📍 Location
California State University, Long Beach, 90840
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Community promotion partner: OWASP Los Angeles
CODE OF CONDUCT
We hope you enjoy the event, we care deeply about inclusivity and diversity so that OWASP is a comfortable and welcoming community for everyone. Please reach out to one of our chapter leaders if you have any feedback/concerns or would like to speak to us, we take these matters very seriously. You can find out more about our policies here:
https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/conferences-events.html#conference-and-event-anti-harassment-policy
SPONSORSHIP Opportunities Available
*Vendors interested in sponsoring please send an email to sponsorship.la@owasp.org*